I would not have been happy with myself had I not included the Louis Moinet Temptograph on this blog. You see, I love Louis Moinet, and would have felt compelled, out of loyalty, to write at least, something, on this watch. However, it wasn’t a chore after all, as this is a most delightful piece.

Just check out the interplay of colours: striking, without being tacky. Put quite simply, this watch is fun. For those of you who like your watches to look over-the-top blooming expensive, you won’t be disappointed. It also caters for those who simply like to make heads turn. I love the blued steel screws, set as they are in a truly fascinating dial. You can have either a black or silver dial, both decorated with the Cotes du Jura motif. The hand-sewn alligator strap should go without saying. Oh, and the second hand (with its retrograde mechanism) marks off the time in 10 second segments; first time I have ever seen a watch do that. Baselworld is really coming alive for me.

Some specs. Movement:exclusive self-winding mechanical. 27 jewels, 28,800 vph. Power reserve: 42 hours.  Water resistance to 30m.

Unsurprisingly, this is a limited edition of only 60 watches.